MODULE 3: IDENTIFYING THE INQUIRY AND STATING THE PROBLEM

Qualitative designs do not use hypotheses. They may state an observational question to be explored.
Ideally the topic is narrowed down to a specific one sentence statement of the problem (Nieswiadomy,
2012)

SOURCES OF TOPICS FOR A RESEARCH

 Theory
 Personal Experience
 Replication
 Library immersion
 Talk to experts in the field

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

 INTRODUCTION. Present the rationale and background of your study and clearly indicate why it is
worth doing.
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM. State the general and specific research problem, which is often
referred to as the purpose of the study.
 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION. Set the delimitation or boundaries of your research in order to
provide a clear focus.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY. State the benefits and beneficiaries of the study.

Reference: Bueno, D (2016)., Practical Qualitative Research Writing

Worksheet # 1

Submit at least 3 research titles for approval by the teacher.

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(Please have this worksheet signed by your parent/guardian as a means to monitor your progress in this subject.)

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Signature of Parent/Guardian Over Printed Name
Worksheet # 2: Approved Research Title
Worksheet # 3: Introduction
Worksheet # 4: General and Specific Problems
Worksheet # 5: Scope and Delimitation
Worksheet # 6: Scope and Delimitation

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